Athletics

Marco Pons (DMP AC) added 5.60m to Jason Flynn’s 1995 record when he won the All-Ireland U19 discus with a throw of 55.00m, showing once again his fine throwing form this season.

A strong team of 15 Irish Junior athletes, 6 women and 9 men, has been announced for the European Juniors in    Tallinn, Estonia from July 21st to 24th

We wish Marco the very best of luck.

Photographs Upgrade

The photographs taken at the Awards Nights have been upgraded to the Ger Hore collection. Scrool down to find. Enjoy.

New Arrival

Congratulations to Mr. Hegarty and his wife on the birth of their new son.

Leaving Cert Class of 2001 Reunion

The Leaving Cert Class of 2001 are having a reunion in Maggie Mays on 25th June at 6.30pm. All are welcome to spend a few hours catching up and remembering the days at Colaiste Eamonn Rís. Stephen Wilde is the organiser.

 

Best Wishes

Best wishes to all our pupils sitting the Leaving and Junior Cert exams,  from all the staff at Coláiste Eamonn Rís.

Marco Breaks All-Ireland Discus Record

Congratulations to Marco Pons on his record breaking discus throw in Tullamore yesterdday, at the All-Ireland Schools Track and Field Finals. He broke Frank O’Brien’s 1983 record of 53.60m . with a throw of 54.17m in the third round and followed up with 54.08m in the fifth round.

We wish Marco well in his future throwing career and will follow his development closely. All at C.B.S. are very proud of him and his achievements.

From The Principal's Hand

SUMMER  NEWSLETTER 2011

The 2010-11 school year in Coláiste Éamonn Rís has been a particularly busy and eventful one. The opening of the new classroom and specialist rooms, the T.Y. trip to China, the Immersion trip to Zambia, the collapse of the G.P. roof and the subsequent refurbishment of same, sporting and quiz successes, Sci-fest success, the talent show and two subject inspections all added to the tapestry that formed the backdrop to the teaching and learning that took place here during the last school year.

Many thanks to Mr. Hegarty, Deputy Principal, and the teaching staff for all their hard work in guiding, instructing and inspiring our students during this school year. I would particularly like to thank the many teachers who give of their free time to act as class persons. It would also be remiss of me not to mention the various teachers who facilitate the provision of an array of extra-curricular activities on offer in the school. These activities add significantly to the educational experience of all our students and greatly enhance and embellish school life. I would like also to record my thanks to Bernie and Colleen, our SNAs, our canteen staff and Derek for their work and support during the last year. Our school chaplain, Fr. Brian Whelan continues to do great work in the school and I would like to thank him on behalf of all our students and staff for his selfless giving of his time to the school.

BEST WISHES

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our Leaving Certificate class of 2011 the best of luck in the Leaving Certificate. Many hours of study and homework have been spent over the last five or six years in preparation for this exam.

Best wishes are extended to the Leaving Certificate students for the future. The school’s mission is to develop responsible individuals in a Christian environment, who will participate fully in a changing society. I trust that our Leaving Certificate students’ future lives will bear witness to our success in this regard.

I would also like to extend best wishes to all our Junior Certificate students. The Junior Certificate exam is an important milestone in their educational journey.

SYMPATHY

On behalf of all the school community, I would like to express our deepest sympathy to Mr.Hegarty and his family on the occasion of the death of his mother, May. May she rest in peace.

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

The Board of Management has had another busy year in guiding the fortunes of the school. I would like to thank Mr. Gerry Forde (Chairperson) and the other Board members for their support and ongoing commitment to the school. The Board is also continuing to lobby the Department of Education and Science to secure funding to build a permanent ASD Unit, to upgrade our sports facilities, to provide enhanced office and administrative accommodation and to provide a number of new classrooms.

PARENTS’ COUNCIL

 The Parents’ Council has also been very supportive of the school in the past year. I would like to thank the members of the Council for their efforts. Much of their work in endeavouring to further enhance our educational provision goes unheralded. The Council has an important role to play in the running of the school.  Active participation in the Council’s affairs by even more parents would be welcome.

VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS

Given the cutbacks in funding for education, parents’ contributions are more important than ever. Higher fuel bills combined with the betterment costs in the G.P. Room have taken a heavy toll on our resources. I would like to thank those who have given generously this year and I would appeal to all parents to make an extra effort next year to contribute to the voluntary contribution at the beginning of the school year. Your financial contributions are greatly appreciated.  

TEXT MESSAGING

As you are no doubt aware, a text message is sent to parents of students who do not present at 9.05 am or at 1.45pm.Text messages are also sent to alert parents about staff meetings, parent-teacher meetings, late detentions, report card detentions etc. This has cut down considerably on administrative and postal expenses incurred by the school. However, it occasionally comes to light that a parent hasn’t been receiving messages. Please ensure that if contact details are changed, we are made aware of the new number. This also applies were people change address.

LUNCHTIME/SIGNING OUT

A reminder to all parents of Junior Cycle students that they are forbidden from leaving the school grounds at lunchtime unless accompanied by a parent or a teacher. No exceptions will be made. Junior Cycle students who leave the school premises without permission will face severe sanction. Junior Cycle students must be collected if they need to leave the school premises during the school day for appointments etc.  All pupils must get permission to sign out before leaving the school premises.

BOOK FUND

All parents who require financial help with the purchase of text books should have received the Book Grant form. These should be returned to the school as soon as possible. Limited funds will be available.

BOOKLISTS and EXAM TIMETABLES

Booklists for the various years are posted on this Blog. The Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate timetables are also included.

C.B.S. TALENT SHOW

I would like to congratulate all the staff and pupils who took part in this year’s show. It was a tremendous success. Over €2,000 was raised, after costs were covered.

LOURDES PILGRIMAGES 2010-11

Six students represented the school on pilgrimages to Lourdes this year. Christopher Pender, Christopher Jevens, Daniel Sinnott and James Cleary travelled on the Ferns Pilgrimage and Peter Furlong and Cian Lalor journeyed as part of the I.H.C.P.T. Pilgrimage. I received very positive feedback from the group leaders on the students’ contributions. They were a credit to their families and their school.

MUSICAL  2011-12

We are currently planning a musical for 2011-12. ‘Footloose’, which will be a joint production between Coláiste Éamonn Rís and the Presentation Secondary School, will be staged in October 2011.Our previous production, High School Musical, was a tremendous success. Auditions were held prior to the summer exams and the cast has been selected.

END OF YEAR CELEBRATIONS

The Annual Awards Night took place on Monday 30^th May in the Riverbank Hotel. This year the guest speaker was Minister Brendan Howlin, T.D.  Minister Howlin is a past-pupil of the school. The awards are for students who have set high academic standards, for those who have worked to the best of their ability and also for those who have set sporting standards in the school. They seek to affirm the positive and are a celebration of our students’ academic and sporting excellence.

The Sixth Year Graduation Mass and Awards was held in the G.P. room in the school on Friday 27^th May at 7.30pm. All Sixth Years and their families were invited to attend. The Parents’ Council provided some refreshments in the gym afterwards. I would like to thank all associated with the end of year awards and ceremonies for all the hard work.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Re-opening dates:

Monday 29^th   August 2010   First Year Induction Day 9.05am-4pm

Tuesday 30^th August 2010   2^nd Year/3^rd / Transition Year   9.30am-12.00am

                                                  5^th / 6^th Year   1.30pm-4.00pm

Wednesday 1^st September    All  Years   

SECOND HAND BOOKS

 Due to changes in text books editions etc. it will not be viable to operate a sale for incoming First Year and for students going into Fifth Year this year.

 UNIFORMS

All Junior Cycle students will need a school jacket as part of the school uniform in 2011-12. If any current First or Second Year student requires a new jacket, his order should be placed with the school secretary before the end of the school year.

Incoming Fifth Year and Transition Year students will require the blue polo short/ sweater combination instead of the blue shirt, tie and grey jumper. These are only available from the school. Orders will be taken during the Junior Certificate exams with a view to having the merchandise on sale in the school prior to the opening of the new school year. Parents will be contacted by text re times and dates in August. Any incoming Sixth Year who requires a sweater or polo shirt should also order from Bernie in the office.

FINALLY

 I would like to wish all our staff, parents and students a safe and enjoyable summer.

Le gach dea-ghuí

Michael Mc Mahon.

All Ireland Inter-Schools Hunter Trials

The All Ireland Inter-Schools Hunter Trials was held on March 19th 2011 in Ballinaboola, hosted by Good Counsel College.
James Cleary, Wayne Shiggins and Patrick O’Connor represented Coláiste Eamonn Rísl in the Senior Singles Trials. Congratulations to James Cleary who came just outside the top ten out of 190 competitors.

Leaving Cert and Junior Cert. Timetables

Leaving Cert and Junior Cert. Timetables are posted in the Pages section on the right .

Booklists 2011-12

The booklists for next year are posted in the Pages section on the right.

Annual Awards Ceremony 2011

Having spent the previous Monday meeting and greeting the President of the United States, Barack Obama, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin was back among his own in the Riverbank House Hotel when he was guest of honour at the annual Wexford C.B.S. Awards Presentation Night.
The function room was jam-packed with the students being honoured and their parents. They heard Minister Howlin urge the young students to look to the future with great hope and determination. He said he was “delighted to be here to recognise the incredible work, achievements and endeavours of the past school year. I still remember my time in Wexford CBS with great fondness. I can recall the mixed emotions of looking to the future in terms of career and choices.
“Ireland has been under a cloud for the last two years. The recent visits of Queen Elizabeth II and Barack Obama have lifted the national morale. We have shown what we are capable of. This is a great nation with talented, enterprising, committed people. There is no difficulty we can’t overcome.
“President Obama wrote a book some years ago when he was starting out in politics. It was called The Audacity of Hope. The word ‘audacity’ comes from the Latin where it means ‘to dare’.
“We have to act with boldness, courage and determination for a better future. It is easy to be sucked in to feelings of hopelessness and negativity. It surrounds us on the radio, in conversations and in the newspapers.
“There is much to be done. Together we are going to do it. It won’t be a spectator sport; there’ll be no room for onlookers. You might ask ‘What can I do?’ But it’s what you can do for your class, your school, your town and your country. Students are the future. Face that future with confidence and pride. I wish each of you well in all that you do and face in the years ahead,” he concluded to a warm round of applause.

Earlier Master of Ceremonies and Deputy Principal of the CBS, Mr. John Hegarty welcomed Minster Howlin, the parents of the students, the students, the Board of Management and the staff.
School principal Mr. Michael McMahon commented on the excellence of the students and praised for their academic as well as sporting achievements during the school year.
Mr. McMahon also thanked teachers Seamus Doyle and Sean Ahearne, Deputy Prinicpal John Hegarty and school secretary Bernadette Stafford for their work in organising the function.

Major of Wexford and CBS teacher Joe Ryan was also on hand to help at the prizegiving ceremony. Mayor Ryan and Mr. McMahon presented Minister Howlin with an inscribed silver cross pen to mark the occasion.

Finally the Transition Year students made a presentation of a bouquet of flowers and a signed picture of the group to the Transition Year Co-ordinator Ciara Spellman for her Trojan efforts with the class throughout the year which included, among many varied activities, a week-long trip to China.


5th Year Subject Awards

Irish (H): Cian Ryan

Irish (O): Wayne Shiggins

English (H): Nathan Wysocki

English (O): Thomas Barron

Applied Maths: Chris Jevens

Maths (H): Shane Keating

Maths (O): Ciaran Roche

History: Cian Ryan

Geography: Brian Moore

French: Cian Ryan

Accounting: Cian Ryan

Business: Blair Kelly

Physics: Shane Keating

Chemistry: Daniel Sinnott

Art: Chris Phillips

Construction Studies: Peter Furlong

Design & Comm.Graphics: Adrian O’Reilly

Biology: Chris Phillips

L.C.V.P.  Nathan Wysocki

Spirit of Transition Year  Award

6 Nominees

Mark Bailey

James Roche

Colm O’Corcora

Jason Kearns

Colm O’Keeffe

Dean Loughnane

Winner: Jason Kearns

3rd Year Awards

Elm Stephen Dempsey Bradley Cohen Cathal McGuire Beech Matthew Devereux Conor Byrne Eoin Roche Sycamore Colm Joyce-Ahearne Shrinath Kumar Matt De Claro Willow Gavin Byrne Steve Roche Adam McGuire

Merits James Byrne Michael Gaul Merits Jamie McDonnell Brandon Cogley Merits Michael Rowe Sean Stafford Merits David Kardas John Joe Browne

2nd Year Awards

Hazel Sam Okegbile Fiachra Tobin Jack Crean Rowan Andrew Berry Christopher Doyle Ross Long Spruce Ryan Blanch Aaron Scahill Dean Neville Laurel Hwan Lee Robert Scully Sean Monahan Maple Sean Gayer Gearoid Finn Conor Lynott

Merits Corey Mahon David Dempsey Merits Nick Maloney Darragh Wickremer- Hendrick Merits Jamie Grace Alexander Wycech Merits Andrew Ross Steven Cullen Merits Jack Barrett Diarmuid O’Connor

1st Year Awards

Ash Conor Bolger Adam Carroll Dale White Birch Dillon Boaders Edward Cummins Eoin O’Shea Cedar Alex Lohier Daniel Lynch Jack Smyth Oak Luke Fox Aaron Jordan-Roche Karol Uju-Amajirionwu Pine Eoin Hickey Hristian Kaltchev Noah Santschi-Cooney

Merits Adam Buckley Jesse Farrell Merits Tony Crosbie Aaron Goodison Merits Patryk Dluzynski Shane Doyle Merits Kevin Harte Joseph Redmond Merits Adam Molloy Evan Dempsey

 Sports Awards 2011

Senior Soccer - Dean Roche 6th Year

Junior Soccer - Robin Dempsey 3rd Year

Senior Footballer - Colm Browne 6th Year

Junior Football - Jason Kearns Transition Year  

Senior Hurling -  Sean Pailing 6th Year

Junior Hurling -  Sean Stafford 3rd Year

Juvenile Hurling - Stephen Kearney 1st Year

Senior Rugby -  Rodger Duggan 6th Year

Junior Rugby - Ian Moran 3rd Year

Senior Athlete -  Marco Pons 6th Year

Senior Basketballer of the Year –

Robert Paras 6th Yr

Junior Basketballer of the Year –

 Matt De Claro 3rd

Fifth Year Winners

Transition Year

Sport Award Winners

First Year Winners

Second Year Winners

Third Year Winners

6th Year Graduation Mass and Award Ceremony

6th Years , their parents and teachers, attended the end of year mass, celebrated by Fr. Brian Whelan, to honour and give thanks for their time spent at Coláiste Eamonn Rís. It was a joyous event accompanied with wonderful melodies. Mr. Hegarty conducted the award ceremony, Mr.McMahon wished all the graduates well in their exams and life there afterwards. Sean Ryan and Dylan Joyce-Ahearne reflected on behalf of the students, and thanked all those in the school community who provided for them during their stay at Coláiste Eamonn Rís. Well done to Ms. McDonald for organising the event.

Edmund Rice Award: Sean Ryan
Kathleen Fahy Award: Dylan Joyce-Ahearne

Accountancy: Dylan Joyce-Ahearne
Applied Maths: James Bennett
Art: James O'Rourke
Biology: Stephan Kalchev
Business: Martin McLoughlin
Construction Studies: Deam McGrath
Design Communications Graphics: Darren McCabe
English: Simon O'Carroll
French: Dylan Joyce-Ahearne
Geography: Sean Ryan
German: Warren Heffernan
History: Colm Browne
Irish: Sean Ryan
LCVP: Ciaran Byrne
Maths: James Bennett
Music: James Bennett
Physics: Andrew Kavanagh.
Special Achievement Award: Art Phong Udomkun
Performance Arts Award: Andrew Kavanagh

 Andrew Kavanagh - Performance Arts Award Winner

 Sean Ryan - Edmund Rice Award Winner

Dylan Joyce-Ahearne - Kathleen Fahy Award

Sport Awards Winners.

Edmund Rice Award Winner and Nominees.

Subject Award Winners.

Coláiste Eamonn Rís Awards Ceremony. Monday 30th May 2011

Tonight in The Riverbank Hotel at 7.30pm the annual award cermony for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, TY and 5th years takes place. It is recognition for the best in academic achievement, progressive effort and sporting excellence. Past pupil Minister Brendan Howlin will be the guest presenter.

First Year Waddell Shield

On Friday last the First Year Waddell Shield was held. This is the main event in the school year for First Year rugby enthusiasts. It was a great success with almost 90 players involved. There is a depth of talent at our disposable for the future. This year the competition was played on a knock - out basis due to time pressure, but non the less it produced some scintillating rugby with excellent handling and hard hitting the order of the day.
Results:
Prelim Rd.   Cedar...4   Pine...7
Semi-Final   Oak...3   Pine...1
Semi-Final   Ash...2   Birch...1
Final   Oak...3   Ash...2

The following players certainly had a positive impact on their teams performances.
Calum Berry, Conor Coleman, Eoin Doyle,Shane McGrath, Ryan O'Rourke, Joe Redmond, John Hamilton, Stephen Kearney, Calum Murphy, James Takacs,  Nigel Donohue, Daniel O'Connor, Darragh Rossiter,Brendan Furlong, Michael Lawlor,Aaron McGuire, Dilon Rowe, Chris Vickery and Jason Guerrine.

 Waddell Shield winners Oak

 Cedar

 Pine

 Oak

Ash

Mr.Versatile

Senior Hurler of the Year, Sean Pailing in relaxed mood after the Graduation Cermony.

Staff v 6th Year Soccer

The Staff...3   6th Years...0
The annual end of year Staff v 6th Year soccer game took place on Friday with the usual outcome, a victory for the staff. 6th years promised a lot but in the end they went like lambs to the slaughter. The opening goal from Mr.Hegarty set the tone, however the 6th years were thrown a lifeline when Mr.Codd, the ref, awarded a penalty. Up stepped 'Duggy', but his well place shot was saved by Mr.Ahearne. The Staff then went for the jugular and two well taken goals from Danny Fitzpatrick were enough to wrap it up. 3-0, a handsome scoreline.

Footloose - The Musical

All cast members will be called in for workshops a day or two before school starts back in August.  A facebook page will be set up before Monday evening, called “Wexford CBS & Pres School Musical”, further information about scripts, rehearsals etc will be posted on this page so keep an eye on it.

Hard luck to those students who did not get through, we had to make some very tough decisions as competition was fierce.

Anyone who would like feeback on their audition, just ask.

Well done to everyone!

CAST LIST FOOTLOOSE CBS/PRES OCT 2011

Ariel                                                        Samantha Carr

Ren                                                         Gavin Byrne

Willard                                                   Luke Jackson

Rusty                                                     Niamh Doyle

Urleen                                                    Gabby Varnelyta

Wendy Jo                                              Jessica Guiney

Rev Shaw Moore                                 Marty Mulally

Vi Moore                                               Jessica Walker

Chuck                                                    Jack Robinson

Travis                                                     Mark Bailey

Lyle                                                        Peter Furlong

Garvin                                                    Adam Busher

Bickle                                                     Brian Moore

Jeter                                                       Conor Cossee

Wes Warnicker                                    Michael Dryburgh

Lulu Warnicker                                    Ciara Brady

Coach                                                    Daniel Cunningham

Eleanor (Coach’s Wife)                      Brenda Gilhooly

Cowboy Bob                                        Danny Fitzpatrick

Betty Blast                                            Imaani Keogh


CHORUS
Danny Bennett, Dean Loughnane, Chris Phillips, Danny Sinnott, Nathan Donovan, Ryan Coleman Carey, Jack Matthews, Robert Donnelly, Michael Roche, Adam Maguire, Jack Barrett, Dylan Fitzharris, Cian Allen, Kevin Beirney, Adam Barnes, Conor Larkin, Adam Roche, Andrew Berry, Rory Mahon, Daniel White, Nathan O'Connor, James Walsh, Peter Hore.
Megan Boyle, Alice Meehan, Lucy Flanagan, Eimear Gilhooly, Shauna Hogan, Austeja Varnelyta, Orla Codd, Leah O’Toole, Kelly Adams, Taylor Watson, Beibhinn Whelan, Mary O’Rourke, Roisin Tobin, Hayley Roche, Sarah Rea, Liadh Nicargain, Ciara Grey, Michelle Jordan, Emma Shannon, Megan McIntosh, Hannah Fox, Shauna Kelly, Niamh Carley.

2nd Year Waddell Shield

The annual Waddell Shield 10-aside rugby tournament for 2nd Years took place today. Around 80 pupils participated, representing the five second year classes. Despite the wet and windy conditions there was some excellent play and many emerging players who will be in contention for Junior Cup places next season. Thank you to Mr.Ahearne and Mr. Walsh for organising the event and Dylan Lawlor, 5th year, for his help with timekeeping and recording of results.
Results:
Laurel ...5   Spruce...2
Hazel...1   Maple...6
Laurel...9   Hazel...1
Spruce...3   Rowan...1
Laurel...6   Rowan...1
Spruce...2   Maple...3
Laurel...7   Maple...1
Hazel...3   Rowan...3
Spruce...3   Hazel...0
Maple...3   Rowan...0

Table:
Laurel...12pts
Maple...9pts
Spruce...6pts
Hazel...1pt
Rowan...0pt

The winning Laurel team captained by Joe Coleman.

Positive Affirmation Committee

The following students have, this week, been commended by their teachers to the Positive Affirmation Committee for their involvement in the school talent show.

James Bennett

Andrew Kavanagh

Eden Hogan-Duff

Mark Walsh

Simon O’Carroll

Danny Fitzpatrick

Brandon Nolan

Marco Pons

Rodger Duggan

David Doyle

Ciarán Byrne

Colm Browne

Steve Mullally

Kris McGuire

Mark Bailey

Chris Phillips